SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY – Please join Pastor Brubaker as he continues the minor prophet Jonah. Class starts at 8:30 am.

SUNDAY SCHOOL – No Sunday School for the months of July and August, however packets will be available for the kids to work on during church and fellowship hour. We’re always looking for people to join our Sunday school team. You don’t need special training. 30 minutes on a Sunday can plant seeds that grow for a lifetime. Please speak with Megan Gray for details.

WOMENS BIBLE STUDY – New Class will be using the Living Way Bible Study: The Book of Ecclesiastes, written by our very own Pastor Kasting. First class will be on September 23rd, hosted by Nancy Howard. Class will meet at Nancy’s house 12860 SE Staley Ave., Damascus: Come for coffee and visiting at 6:30 or just come for class 7-8:30 pm. Any questions please reach out to Nancy

YOUNG ADULT BIBLE – Young Adult Bible Class meets every Monday from 6:00– 8:00 p.m. and is open to ages 18–29. The group is currently studying the Book of Matthew, and after class they enjoy a no-host dinner together, either on campus or at a nearby restaurant. For more information, please contact office at 503-658-5650.

CONFIRMATION CLASS – Congratulations to our newly confirmed members: Kayleigh Brubaker, Elle Colbry, and Torin Niska! Next class will be in September 2026. If your child is going into 5th grade or higher and you would like more information on our confirmation class please chat with Pastor Brubaker. Next class session starts in September!

DAMASCUS MEN’S GROUP – A local men’s group has been meeting every other Tuesday from 6:30–8:00 pm. They gather in Dan and Kristina Robert’s home (well actually in the shop; this is a MEN’S group). Address: 16450 SE Bel Air Drive. Only 3 minutes from church so no excuses. There is food of course (yep, men’s group). All ages are welcome. Next meeting July 7th. More info? Call Dan 503-710-7595.

MISSION REQUEST – The Mission Auction team needs YOUR help in selecting missions to support. Criteria. We are asking anyone with suggestions to fill out the form located in the Narthex and return it to Cindy Watters or the office no later than July 17th. Thanks again to everyone who supported, volunteered and attended the 2026 Mission Auction and Dinner, our event was a record-breaking success! Individual Thank Yous.

Take a look at the Spring/Summer newsletter from one of our missions – Child Beyond, International.

Here are some encouraging updates from Pastor Tim and Heidi Norton of God’s Mission in Navajo, New Mexico!

MISSION TRIP – The mission trip to Gitanyow BC is set for July 11th – 19th . If you are interested in going with the team please reach out to Ryan Caniparoli

NOAH’S ARK TRIP – Participants please meet July 12 at 11:30 in the Quilters’ Room. Opportunity to finalize travel plans for all those traveling by Amtrak or plane.

CTV LUTHERAN SCHOOL – Looking ahead to fall, we are currently enrolling preschool-3rd graders. Please share and send interested folks my way, sbloemer.ctv@gmail.com .If you know anyone who is looking for a faith based preschool and elementary program, please let them know about our program! We have opening for three year olds through third grade.

DONATE – If you’d care to donate with your phone, click here! Thank you.

DAY IN DAMASCUS – July 25th is “Day in Damascus” at Centennial Park right next to Bi-mart in downtown Damascus. This event is such a wonderful event to showcase all of the organizations that call Damascus /Happy Valley home. Having said all that, CTV will have a booth for both the school and the church this year! You are (please) invited to help at the church booth for 2 hours during the event. The green tent in the Graperoom is the place to sign up for your time slot. Let’s showcase our church and all the wonderful things we are doing in the community!

GUEST SPEAKER SUNDAY JULY 12th – Hannah Pontantus – LCMS Academic Support Specialist (office of international Mission) Africa will speak during our no-host fellowship BBQ. Hannah is set to serve as an Academic Support Specialist in the Africa Region and will be based in Shinyanga, Tanzania. She will help the missionaries and the seminary in Tanzania by homeschooling missionary children and teaching writing classes to seminarians.

BRANCHOUT YOUTH GROUP – Do you have a middle school or high school student? This is the group for them! The group will next meet on Saturday, July 10th from 3–5 p.m. During VBS the group will gather on Thursday, August 6 from 12:30–3:30 p.m. (after the VBS shift), and later that same day enjoy a Family BBQ and swim at Megan’s home! BYG is open to all students’ 6th grade to senior in high school. Please contact Megan Gray for details.

VBS AUGUST 3rd-7th – VBS is coming up on August 3–7, and we are still looking for additional volunteers. If you have some availability that week, please sign up and let us know what and when you’re able to commit to. Every role— big or small— helps us welcome more kids to camp. If you’re unable to volunteer at all during VBS week, but would still like to support in other ways, we’ve put together a list of needed items. You’ll find it posted on the bulletin board in the Graperoom. Please label your donations “VBS” and put them under the table by the board or drop them off at the main office. Thank you for your generosity and support. Together, we’re creating a wonderful week of ministry for our kids and families!

FOOD PANTRY – Items for July are shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant. So far we have received 17 out of 100. Thank you for helping needy families in this way! (August Food Pantry items will be canned chicken or canned tuna.)